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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

'Chronic shortage’ of homes suitable for last-time buyers warns Age UK

Stronger action is needed to tackle a chronic shortage of housing suitable for last-time movers, with too many older people living in homes that will not help them to age well, according to Age UK.

The charity said it wants to see a housing strategy which recognises that the vast majority of older people will age in “mainstream” homes, with more emphasis on home movers who are aged between 50 and 75.

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